Director, Product, Collateral and Liquidity Management

London Stock Exchange Group; City of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial markets infrastructure provider seeks an experienced professional to define the roadmap for collateral and investments initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of financial products and strong leadership abilities, driving consensus and innovation across various functions. This role emphasizes strategic execution and the ability to forge relationships internally and externally. Competitive candidates must have a problem-solving mindset and a focus on business-oriented outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in a strategic role within collateral management or treasury.
• Extensive knowledge of financial products relevant to collateral.
• Track record of leading product teams.

Responsibilities

• Define the roadmap together with CaLM COO and Global Head.
• Innovate and scale collateral and liquidity capabilities.
• Provide leadership and drive consensus with internal and external partners.

Skills

In-depth understanding of collateral

Strong leadership

Interpersonal skills

Commercial skills

Job description

The role will define the roadmap together with CaLM COO and Global Head. Be responsible for the investigation into new collateral & investments initiatives across different asset classes to ensure they are efficient, aligned to regulatory requirements, competitively placed, aligned with market trends and regulatory requirements and deliver commercial value. The incumbent will work across business, front office, risk, sales, legal, ops, tech and finance functions to innovate and scale collateral & liquidity capabilities, while handling risk appropriately. *Key responsibilities of the role:*To play a crucial role in setting the vision and owning the planning process, identifying, acquiring consensus and implementing the strategic goals that are in line with the Group Strategic Objectives. *Crucial experience and skills required:*Candidates must have an in depth understanding of collateral, post-trade markets, having had experience of a strategic role within collateral management, treasury/funding roles in banking, securities services or related financial services environment Extensive knowledge of financial products relevant to the role including but not limited to: repos, fixed income, OTC derivatives margin and assets generally used for collateral purposes. Detailed knowledge of market infrastructure including CSD’s, Custodians globally and tri-party mechanisms. Experience running large or multiple sophisticated product portfolios & leading product teams and teams not directly reporting to you; strong leadership required. Previous experience of working in an international and multi-cultural environment.Consistent track record to lead, forge positive relationships both within and outside the company, establishing rapport and professional respect with external partnersTo provide leadership, prioritisation and direction, ensuring a seamless interaction with the other business areas within LCH and the wider LSEG institutions, including demonstrating LSEG’s Leadership Behaviours and the Cultural Intent in day-to-day activitiesAbility to work with diverse customer base to drive consensus on complex topics including willingness to challenge customers and partners to better understand their needsStrong interpersonal skills and engender trust and credibility with buyside clients, sell-side business heads and regulatorsStrong commercial skills to ensure a business orientated approach and focus on the key implications of financial information and forecasts for the business.Ability to take ownerships and the willingness to be accountable with a strong results focussed attitude and “can do” mentality.Ability to take ownership and willingness to be accountable.Ability to handle expectations of clients and colleagues.Strategic mentality alongside the ability to lead and drive on executionContinually strives for excellenceunderpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of **Integrity, Partnership**, **Excellence** and **Change** LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth. Our culture of connecting, creating opportunity and delivering excellence shapes how we think, how we do things and how we help our people fulfil their potential.